🌱 Oceanside Gets Unarmed Security + Missing Man + SoCal News Roundup

Hey, neighbors! I'm here with your fresh copy of the Oceanside-Camp Pendleton Daily, filled with all the local news you need to know right now. Including updates on:

• Oceanside approves unarmed security guards for downtown
• SoCal news roundup for Saturday and Sunday
• October at the Oceanside Museum Of Art

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Humid. High: 76 Low: 63.

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Here are the top stories today in Oceanside-Camp Pendleton:

1. Oceanside has approved a plan for unarmed security guards to patrol downtown, beachfront and Civic Center neighborhoods. "The City Council allocated $1.33 million for a contract with MainStreet Oceanside to employ four trained security guards seven days a week, 24 hours a day. A one-year pilot program starts this weekend and was approved under the city’s Measure X spending plan. The guards will patrol problem areas with vehicles, bicycles and on foot. “The city has seen a significant increase in complaints of crime in these areas, and increasing security will improve the quality of life and safety for Oceanside residents, businesses and visitors,” states a report from the city manager’s office." (The San Diego Union-Tribune)
2. Took a break from the news this weekend? Worry not: we've rounded up some of the stories you missed in SoCal on Saturday and Sunday. This weekend, a helicopter plummeted into a California neighborhood, injuring the pilot and passenger. A bat found outside the lobby of a medical building in Irvine has tested positive for rabies, prompting authorities to issue a warning. SoCal's Most Haunted: 10 Places To Visit During The 2022 Spooky Season. (Patch)
3. There's a lot happening this month at the Oceanside Museum Of Art. "OMA is celebrating its 25th anniversary with an explosion of all things art. Immerse yourself in the artistic wonders including the debut of two unique exhibitions capturing OMA’s commitment to the local community. Award-winner artist Lani Emanuel showcases a journey of personal exploration in her latest exhibition. Lani Emanuel: Beside Herself. In the Recent Years Oceanside Museum of Art unveils the second part of their Legacy: 25 Years of Art and Community exhibition. Spectacular at 25 and Art After Dark: Metamorphosis. The museum will transform into a creative hub full of awe-inspiring entertainment, bites, sips, music, activities, and of course art. (There San Diego)
4. The Oceanside Police Department is looking for a missing 74-year-old man with Alzheimer's disease. At 11:30 a.m. Sunday, Edgar Cruz walked away from his home at 3200 Mission Cove Way, police said. He has black and gray hair with brown eyes and is 5-feet-7 inches tall and 150 pounds. He was last seen wearing a black windbreaker with a red zipper, jeans and blue Sketchers slip-on shoes. Anyone who sees Cruz was asked to contact the OPD at 760-435-4900. (Patch)

Today in Oceanside-Camp Pendleton:

• Non-School Day - Oceanside High (12:00 AM)
• SANDAG Rideshare Week 2022 (6:00 AM)
• Nature Center Garden Work Party - Buena Vista Audubon Society (9:00 AM)
• Two-Day Workshop: Making the Ordinary Extraordinary (12:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Blessing of the Animals: "K9 Jenko and Reya at the St. Francis Festival. Thank you Mission San Luis Rey for inviting us to participate." (Oceanside Police Department via Facebook)
• Harvest Carnival prep work is in full swing! It's super exciting to get these old favorites out of storage and freshened up for fun! 😍💀🎃 🍕🍁🧡🖤" (Mission Meadows Elementary PTA via Facebook)
• Check out Privateer Coal Fire Pizza! They serve lunch & dinner with delicious specials and desserts! Visit on a Wednes..." (Oceanside Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)

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Events:

• The Wallflowers - Rhythm on the Vine® Concert Series 2022: Temecula (October 6)
• Craft Beer Trivia & Sing Along Night (As Seen On TV) At Ebullition Brew Works (October 6)
• 80s & 90s Halloween Rock Party With Circa Sonic At Ebullition (October 7)
• Yächtley Crëw - Rhythm on the Vine® Concert Series 2022: Temecula (October 7)
• San Clemente Garden Club Fall Plant Sale (October 8)
• Military Appreciation-Oceanside Farm’s Pumpkin/Corn Maze Festival (October 8)
• Pumpkin Palooza Fest featuring 3 bands, 3 food trucks, 6 vendors, & craft beer cocktails (October 8)
• Military Appreciation at Oceanside’s family farm- pumpkin patch, corn maze festival (October 9)
• Stonehouse 3rd Annual Rooted in Nature Craft Brew Festival (October 15)
• FREE Stand Up Comedy Workshop (October 16)
• Skatoberfest ft. The Untouchables, Beta 7, The Stand Outs, & More! (October 22)
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You're officially in the loop for today. I'll see you around!

— Lisa Frost

About me: I am the Community Publisher for the Oceanside-Camp Pendleton Patch and love sharing all things Oceanside. It's a privilege to help locals and those visiting our incredible and diverse city stay informed about local news, people, and the stories that shape our community. Explore all that Patch has to offer Oceansider's:

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